Chief Project Engineer

FINFROCK; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan

100% employer-paid health insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Generous paid time off program

Job summary

FINFROCK in Orlando is seeking a Chief Project Engineer to lead the Project Engineering Division. This leadership role involves managing project schedules and budgets, overseeing engineering designs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate must have a degree in civil or structural engineering, a PE license in Florida, and over 10 years of experience in structural engineering, particularly in managing large commercial construction projects. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in structural engineering.
• Experience managing large, complex projects.
• Previous experience in personnel management.

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedule, budget, and resources.
• Oversee engineering designs and drawings.
• Supervise a team of project engineers.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

Degree in civil or structural engineering

PE license in the State of Florida

Job description

Chief Project Engineer

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Orlando

Reporting To: Billy Anguish

Description

The Chief Project Engineer is a leadership role that leads and manages the Project Engineering Division within the Engineering Department at FINFROCK. The role requires overseeing a team of engineers, ensuring they meet design and company standards, regulatory requirements, and project deadlines.

The Chief Project Engineer must demonstrate the ability to communicate with, lead, and manage others. They must demonstrate the ability to set and maintain schedules by performing work themselves as well as assigning work to others.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages the project schedule, budget, and resources, working with other project stakeholders to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget
• Responsible for properly staffing the department to meet immediate and planned project needs
• Oversee the engineering designs and drawings for projects, ensuring that the project deliverables align with requirements and standards
• Assist project team members on engineering issues that arise during the project, ensuring that the project remains on track and within budget
• Supervises a team of project engineers, providing necessary guidance and support
• Review and maintain the content and appearance of all relevant documents distributed by Engineering to assure completeness and consistency
• Participate in development of Engineering project budgets and schedules
• Coordinate with other FINFROCK departments to develop and implement desired project delivery system, schedule, and cross departmental processes
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure cohesive final product

Qualifications

• Degree in civil or structural engineering (master’s degree preferred)
• Must have PE license in the State of Florida
• Previous experience with designing prestressed/precast concrete and multi‑story commercial construction projects in a Design-Build environment
• 10+ years’ experience in structural engineering
• Experience managing large projects with complex features
• Experience in project management, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Previous experience in identifying and executing creative, cost competitive solutions
• Previous experience in personnel management

Benefits

• 401K Plan – Typically we match 100% of Employee contributions up to 15% of your base salary so you can relax and retire one day.
• 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees and contribution toward "family" coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off program